Whilst access will be via Anguilla's web-site (www.anguillaoffshore.com), ACORN is not a public access system. Sophisticated security measures are in place to ensure that only those in possession of the required software gain access to the registry's on-line services. In addition, ACORN's Agent Software encrypts all data during the submission process and enables documents submitted to, and issued by, the registry to be digitally signed without any special user action. No special computer skills are required to download the software--simply follow the instructions when first logging on and ACORN will do the rest.

As an interactive system, ACORN is designed to assist users in their filing activities. In addition to the "Help" and "Legislation" buttons that appear throughout ACORN to provide instant guidance for the user relating to the particular activity being undertaken, assistance in the form of "warnings" and "error" messages appear in the event that a document is completed incorrectly. Most importantly, a professional registry team determined to make Anguilla a world leader in the field of offshore company incorporation backs the system.

In order to demonstrate and facilitate the ACORN system, a CD-ROM will be available upon registration as a user guide to the system.

Secondly, an overseas agent is required to register with Anguilla's Financial Services Department due to the requirement that all users meet appropriate standards of due diligence. Registration with Government is addressed by means of a simple application form. Please see: "Government Application Form" (Adobe Acrobat format).